10.7.09

Pentekonter leaves DDS service

The final 4 patrol Pentekonter 44A patrol boats have left service after they completed their remaining patrol circuits. Two each will be given to the Sirikwanese and Vothites. 12 minesweeper Pentekonter 44Ms remain in DDS service of course though not all are currently equipped with minesweeping equipment.

The two Pentekonters given to the Aritans a few months ago have just entered service with the DDS ally. The two Sirikwanese ships are likely to enter service by early next year. The Vothite ships may take longer as Voth has no current space fleet though personnel are currently being trained in the DDS Space Academy.